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Indias Ethanol-Mixed Petrol Gains Traction Amid Global Oil Crisis

New Delhi, May 12: Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has disrupted global supply chains and driven up crude oil prices, ethanol-m

West Asia tension: Strait of Hormuz has grown larger: IRGC

Akbarzadeh stated that the Strait of Hormuz was considered a limited area around islands like Hormuz and Hengam when defined, but today this pers

At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, says Amnesty

Hezbollah chief says his Iran-backed group's weapons not part of negotiations with Israel

Nobody outside Lebanon has anything to do with the weapons, the resistance... this is an internal Lebanese matter and not part of negotiations wi

CBI Raids Punjab Vigilance Bureau, Three Arrested in Bribery Case

Chandigarh, May 12: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a raid on the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali on Tuesday. During

Iran chief negotiator says U.S. must accept proposal or face 'failure'

Following U.S. President Donald Trumps rejection of Tehrans latest counteroffer, Iran issued an ultimatum to the U.S. to accept its 14-point prop

Maldives Foreign Minister Adam Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

New Delhi, May 12: The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives, Iruthisham Adam, arrives in India on a three-day official visit starting Tue

Awareness Campaign Launched Ahead of CWG 2030 with Exciting Online Competitions

New Delhi, May 12: In anticipation of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030, set to take place in Ahmedabad, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 79.45 feet

Urvashi Rautela Embraces a New Perspective in Her Career

Mumbai, May 12: Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has adopted a fresh perspective regarding her career. In a recent interview, she expressed that

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF terms Congress indecision over Chief Minister choice a mockery of democracy

The Congress party, through this indecisiveness, is disregarding the democratic verdict from the people, says T.P. Ramakrishnan. He says the LDF

Hanuman Jayanthi: Special rituals performed at Sri Bhaktanjaneya Swamy Temple in Srisailam

Temple priests recited the Sankalpam and prayers were held for the nations peace and prosperity

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing

Outrage Erupts Over NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak as Students Protest Against Government Failures

New Delhi, May 12: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has canceled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026), which was scheduled

Noida pizza shop owner arrested after video shows him spitting on dough, says police

Noida police said that they received information on May 10 regarding the video in which the shop owner is allegedly seen engaging in the inapprop

T. Balasaraswati: The Queen of Bharatanatyam Who Took Indian Classical Dance to Global Stages

New Delhi, May 12: May 13 is not just a date on the calendar; it marks the remembrance of a remarkable figure who brought Indian classical art to

Who is Carlos Lool, why has ICE arrested South LA chef and what will happen to La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie restaurants and their employees? Explainer on arrest, deportation risk and restaurant future

Who is Carlos Lool, why has ICE arrested South LA chef and what will happen to La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie restaurants and their em

In Focus podcast | Do Indias badminton stars deserve more recognition after Thomas Cup bronze?

U. Vimal Kumar talks about Indias Thomas Cup bronze, the need for player recognition, and upcoming badminton scoring changes.

Word of the Day: Gobemouche

Word of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as gobemouche. Humorous, dramatic and intell

DRDO-GTRE Announces Recruitment for 150 Apprentice Trainee Positions, Walk-In Interview on June 6

Bengaluru, May 12: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 150 appren

U.S. envoy says Israel sent Iron Dome battery, personnel to UAE

Supreme Court summons Kochi ACP over FIR delay

Complaint relates to outraging the modesty of a woman from a Scheduled category. The petitioner in the case is an accused in a case registered at

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled: Sharmila asks Modi to take responsibility for paper leak network

Nearly 22 lakh students have been pushed into uncertainty by the cancellation, the AP Congress chief said

MLA-elect V. Muraleedharan slams delay in Kerala government formation, warns of governance vacuum

BJP leader V. Muraleedharan said the Congress leaderships inability to select a Chief Minister, despite winning over 100 seats, reflected a deep

Progress in talks with U.S. but no deal yet: Greenland PM

We are negotiating but we don't have an agreement, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a speech to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit

If Indians stop buying gold for one year, how much would India benefit? User asks billion-dollar question to AI, the reply will shock you

India Gold Buying: A viral X post questioning the economic impact of India's gold obsession sparked a national debate. With gold imports soaring,

Bomb Rigged To Rickshaw Explodes In Pakistan Bazaar, killing 9

The attack took place in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province wounding more than 2 dozen others.

Nursing Personnel Exemplify Highest Standards Of Service: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, May 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 on 15 nursing professionals in

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Raided Amidst Allegations of Corruption

Mohali, May 12: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted a raid at the headquarters of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in Mohali. This

Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan on display at Bengalurus Lightroom

Lightroom, a childrens book store in the city, is exhibiting illustrations by artist Priya Kuriyan

IPL 2026: Sanjay Bangar Critiques Shreyas Iyers Decisions in Punjab Kings Loss

New Delhi, May 12: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held on Monday evening in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings faced off against Delhi Capitals. Despite sc

Reforms will continue; industry needs to spend more on R&D, shed protectionist instinct: NITI Member

NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba urged Indian industry to boost R&D investment and shed protectionism to become a global production hub. He emphasiz

Hantavirus Ahoy!

Rahul Dravid Becomes Co-Owner of Dublin Guardians in European T20 Premier League

Rahul Dravid joins the European T20 Premier League as co-owner of Dublin Guardians, with Ravichandran Ashwin set to captain the side. The tournam

Udayanidhi Stalin Faces Backlash from BJP Leader Brij Bhushan

New Delhi, May 12: The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is heating up once again following remarks made by opposition leader and former minister

'More cases likely to emerge': WHO Chief Tedros reiterates Hantavirus not like COVID

CBI Raids Punjab Vigilance Office In Mohali, 3 Arrested In Bribery Case

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar commented on the Vigilance Department's handling of cases involving common citizens, stating that the departmen

Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces Criticism from BJP Leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

New Delhi, May 12: The political landscape in Tamil Nadu has ignited once again over remarks made by opposition leader and former minister Udhaya

India's retail inflation edges up to 3.48% in April as food prices firm up

India's retail inflation saw a slight increase to 3.48 percent in April. This rise was primarily due to higher food prices. However, the overall

Malaysia searches for 14 missing Indonesians after boat sinks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12: Malaysian authorities searched Tuesday for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank a day earlier. The m

Punjab Board Class 12 Result 2026 Date and Time: When will the board announce results at pseb.ac.in? Check the latest update

The Punjab School Education Board will announce the Class 12 results on May 13, 2026. Students can check their scores online via the official PSE

Austerity appeal: Sharad Pawar urges PM Modi to convene all-party meet

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has called for an all-party meeting. He wants to discuss the economic impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's auster

Major Action Against Drug Traffickers in Jammu and Kashmir: Assets Worth 1.2 Crore Seized

Srinagar, May 12: The Srinagar police have taken significant action against drug traffickers as part of the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir Campaign,

7 killed after tree-cutting dispute turns violent in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, May 12: At least seven people were killed and three others sustained injuries on Tuesday during a gunfight between rival groups over a

J&K Govt Approves Permanent Advance For Urgent Land Acquisition Expenses

JAMMU, May 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved sanction of permanent advance or imprest in favour of Deputy Commissioners functioni

S Jaishankar explains why Indias ancient math is the foundation for modern AI

On Camera, Woman Dragged On Road By Bike-Borne Mobile Snatchers

The incident took place in the New Kirti Nagar locality under the jurisdiction of Moti Nagar Police Station.

PWD Assigns AE Charge To Er Yasin Rashid, 12 JEs Made In-charge AEs

JAMMU, May 12: The Public Works (Road and Buildings) Department has assigned the charge of Assistant Engineer (Civil) to Er Yasin Rashid Saraf, J

BJP leaders arrive in big convoys despite PM Modi's austerity appeal; opposition cries foul

Congress has slammed BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh after they arrived in large convoys after being appointed to state corporations. This happened

Starmer doubles down on resolve to stay in office despite calls for him step down

LONDON, May 12: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer doubled down Tuesday on his resolve to stay in office, despite calls to step down. Starmer told Ca

LG Sinha Launches Two New Pillars Of Drug-Free J&K Campaign During Baramulla Padyatra

Baramulla, May 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday joined the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign in north Kashmirs Baramulla district

MP Shabari appeals to Chief Minister to release funds for land acquisition

What to expect when Kader Attia curates Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The French-Algerian artist will be curating the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and he wants it to be a place where people negotia

Has Indian Democracy Outgrown Parliamentarism? What Recent Polls Tell Us

Recent state elections have shown that the parliamentary system is structurally helpless, writes Bhanu Dhamija.

AI PCs becoming all-pervasive, prices will come down with adoption, says HPs Vineet Gehani

HP business on India continues to grow across enterprise, MSME and the consumer segments, said Mr. Gehani

Udhampur District Administration Bans Unauthorised Sale Of New Army Camouflage Uniform

JAMMU, May 12: The Udhampur administration on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on unauthorised sale of the newly introduced Indian Army camouflage

Indian Woman Warns Of Rs 3.75 Lakh Fine Over Picking Fallen Mango In Singapore, Post Stuns Internet

The warning sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users comparing the situation to India, where roadside fruit trees are often

Bullsh*t: Author Manu Joseph, Vijays Former Classmate, Slams CMs Poor Childhood Claim

During his maiden speech as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday, the TVK chief had said that he was well aware about poverty and hunger as he

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will not resign

Among those considered challengers to Mr. Starmer are former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manc

Dhinakaran expels lone AMMK MLA over support to TVK

Earlier in the day, S. Kamaraj, while speaking in the Assembly to welcome the election of Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, extended his support

Mahabharat Will Look Very small: SC On Kapur Family Estate Dispute

Rani Kapur claimed that she was wrongfully divested of her legacy, estate and home through a fraudulent instrument described as the RK Family Tru

Samsung Electronics union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea is threatening to halt pay negotiations. The union demands a larger share of operating profit fo

Anjali Sivaraman to play Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's Amri; Priyanka, Jaideep also star in movie

Filmmaker Mira Nairs next, Amri, is a biopic about the groundbreaking Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil, with Anjali Sivaraman in the lead

NEET UG 2026 exam to be conducted again after paper leak allegations

National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3 following allegations of a question paper leak and findings shared b

Amid Cyber Fraud Concerns, Census 2027 Adds QR Code Verification For Door-To-Door Visits

New Delhi, May 12: Amid a rise in cyber fraud cases involving impersonation and fake government officials, authorities have implemented a QR code

Comrades... No Banners, Posters, Please: Vijay's TVK Makes Appeal

If followed, and enforced where it is not, the diktat is a welcome change in a political environment that sees public spaces as free-for-all bran

Edappadi Palaniswamis group slams AIADMK rebels headed by C.Ve. Shanmugam

In a post on its social media handle (@AIADMKOfficial), the group contended that an assembly of those who could not register electoral success in

RA&W has entered Pakistan Assembly: MLA claims lawmakers working for Indian intelligence agency. Watch

A Pakistani lawmaker accused colleagues of working for Indian intelligence agency RAW during a heated assembly session. The accusation sparked lo

NEET exam cancellation Students may need to protests, says Kejriwal

In a press conference, Kejriwal alleged political patronage in paper leaks, saying the NEET question paper was leaked four times in the past nine

This Clip Doesnt Show Anti-Hindi Protests After CM Vijays Swearing-in Ceremony

The video actually dates back to March, which predates the recent formation of the government in Tamil Nadu.

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: Accused's counsel hails CBI probe; mother says son framed

Advocate Harivansh Singh also accused the West Bengal Police of failing to adhere to legal procedure during the arrest of his client, Raj Singh

American Idol 2026 Winner revealed: Who is Hannah Harper and How Much Money did she really win?

American Idol 2026: After weeks of emotional performances and audience voting, Hannah Harper emerged victorious over finalists Jordan McCullough

CM Revanth Directs Expeditious Procurement Of Food Grains From Farmers

In response to hardships faced by farmers at procurement centres due to extreme heat and unseasonal rains, the CM directed officials to take meas

The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clash

Iran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gulf expo

TS EAPCET 2026 Engineering Stream Answer Key Out; Here's How To Challenge Responses

TS EAPCET 2026 Engineering exam was held May 9 to 11; objections to answers are accepted until May 14 at 11 AM.

6 South Indian breakfasts perfect for weight loss

South Indian breakfasts are light, nutritious and packed with fibre and protein, making them ideal for weight loss. From idli to pesarattu, these

WHO Chief Urges Continued Vigilance After Hantavirus Evacuation

Yet health officials have stressed that the global public health risk is low and rejected comparisons to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gandhi slams NEET paper leak, says PM Modis Amrit Kaal turning into `poison`

In a post on social media platform X, the Congress MP accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect the integrity of the countrys educatio

Japan plans giant 11,000-km solar ring around the Moon to send limitless energy to Earth; how futuristic project would work

Japan's Shimizu Corporation proposes a colossal Lunar Solar Ring encircling the Moon to beam clean energy to Earth. This ambitious concept, still

Chief Minister Vijays Leo-inspired cafe in Kashmir flooded with Tamil Nadu tourists

What did Chief Minister Vijay eat when he shot at Sifar Cafe in Anantnag while shooting for Leo? The answer is trout, say employees now catering

Electric buggies to ferry passengers at Bengaluru City railway station

The buggy service ferries passengers directly from the platforms to an organised pickup point where autorickshaws and cabs are available

Leopard movement triggers panic near Athani

Apollo Nursing Chief Shares What Nurses Know About Health That Most People Ignore

Over the years, nurses have a special insight into the factors of health that are not just the result of treatment, but of daily living and timel

Dairy And These Foods Don't Mix Well: Gastroenterologist Tells How To Avoid Bloating And Acidity

Dr Saurabh Sethi explains why you shouldn't mix dairy with certain foods. And how to avoid bloating, acidity, and other gut health issues.

Dhoom-fame Suzuki Hayabusa speeding at 160 kmph crashes in Hyderabad, leaves five dead, including infant

A tragic accident on the Mahabubnagar bypass road claimed five lives, including two children. A superbike, reportedly travelling at 160 kmph and

Ranveer Singhs Former Teammate Opens Up About Bad Work Experience Under Him

Navya added that she should have treated the actor more like a client instead of getting overwhelmed as a fan.

North East woman's assault in Delhi: Meghalaya CM calls for stringent action against accused

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has voiced strong concerns regarding the alleged assault and racial harassment of a woman from Assam in

India Stocked With Two Months Of Fuel Supply, But OMC Losses Could Hit Rs 1 Lakh Cr: Puri

NEW DELHI, May 12: With two months of fuel stockpiles, India faces no supply concerns despite disruptions to global energy flows, Oil Minister Ha

Tonik Becomes the First Standalone Digital Bank in the Philippines to Achieve Profitability

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